Established in 1961 by architect Albert Melniker, who died in 2002, the Chamber's building awards program invites homeowners, contractors, engineers, architects, interior designers, landscapers and craftsman to submit entries.

Judging will be held on Oct. 10 and the 53rd building awards breakfast will be held on Dec.5 at 8 a.m.

Chairing this year's program -- sponsored by National Grid -- is Claire Bisignano Chesnoff, broker/owner of the New Dorp-based Claire Properties, and Alfred V. Saulo of Alfred V. Saulo Architects, P.C.

The deadline for entries is Sept. 15.

To obtain an application, or for more information about the building awards program, please contact the Chamber at (718) 727-1900 or email Jennifer McGurk at jmcgurk@sichamber.com.